Henri Barbier, Corsican Village, 1920s, Oil Painting on Board

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This early 20th-century oil painting by French artist Henri Barbier (1881-1960) depicts a characteful street in the village of Piana, … more This early 20th-century oil painting by French artist Henri Barbier (1881-1960) depicts a characteful street in the village of Piana, Corsica, lined with traditional houses and trees. The warm, inviting palette blends the yellows of the houses with the sunlit street, while the orange roof tiles contrast beautifully with the green foliage and blue sky. Barbier’s dynamic brushwork adds movement and life to the scene, while the play of light evokes the warmth of summer. Signed by the artist, this captivating work is mounted in its original stained wood frame. less